The Kaw Nation Today

Has 3,117 tribal members scattered across the United States, and is one of the largest employers in Kay County, Okla.

Less than 1,400 acres of land in Oklahoma and Kansas – all but 135 acres had to be purchased.

  Economic plans

• Water Treatment
• Eco-tourism
• Assisted Living Center
   

  Our Future Commitment

• Economic Expansion
• New Social and Educational Programs
• Leadership Role in Area Communities
• Preservation of Cultural Heritage
   

The Honorable Guy Munroe
Kaw Nation Chairman/CEO

  Important News

Welcome to the official site of the Kaw Nation

Back Row (L/R): Luther Pepper (Member), Lonnie Burnett (Member), Roy Ball (Member), Bill Kekahbah (Vice Chairman), Guy Munroe (Chairman/CEO) Front Row (L/R): Marilyn York (Member), Gay Munsell (Secretary)

Although known as the Kaw Nation, we are the proud Kanza people.

We are a nation with a long history and a rich cultural fabric. We have a language all our own and we observe traditional customs that have been passed down through the ages.

We invite you to browse through these pages and learn more about our Kanza culture, and current events.

Latest News

KAW TRIBAL MEMBER ARTWORK AUCTIONED FOR CHAIRTY

On August 18, 2010 the Editors and Staff of the American Art Collectors and Western Art Collectors celebrated the 4th Annual Santa Fe Show, “Objects of Art Show”. This event took place at the El Museo Cultural De Santa Fe in Santa Fe, NM.

Invitation artwork by Indian Market artist Chris Pappan was auctioned off during the party with all proceeds benefiting the Cheyenne River Youth Project.

Chris is a Kaw Tribal member and resides in Chicago, Illinois where he recently received top honors at the 52nd Annual Indian Art Market with Best in Class, Best in Division and Judges Choice Awards. You can contact Chris at: chrispappan@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/chrispappan.

Council Grove Drama Features Kaw Indians, Santa Fe Trail

More than 100 cast and crew are preparing for the 2010 production of Voices of the Wind People. The pageant presents an historically accurate and dramatically compelling story of the clash of two cultures, Native American and Euro-American, in the historic setting of Council Grove, Kansas, on the Santa Fe Trail.
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Kaw Nation Health Fair

JOB OPENINGS AVAILABLE